Big Local Central Jarrow

What is Big Local?

Big Local is an exciting opportunity for residents in 150 areas around England to use at least £1m to make a massive and lasting positive difference to their communities. It’s about bringing together all the local talent, ambitions, skills and energy from individuals, groups and organisations who want to make their area an even better place to live.

Big Local is being run by Local Trust which is an independent organisation working with £200m from the Big Lottery Fund and a range of partners providing expert advice and support to the local community.

Big Local Central Jarrowis part of Phase 2 of the Big Local initiative announced on the 29th February 2012.

The first Interim Steering Group meeting was held on the 4th July 2012 as a result of work undertaken by the Big Local representative. The Partnership Board produced their terms of reference and set out on the journey of getting people involved, exploring the Big Local vision for Central Jarrow and forming the Big Local Partnership for Central Jarrow.

The Partnership prepared a profile of the Central Jarrow Area, and submitted a Plan based on the consultation work to Local Trust for approval. The plan was accepted and the programme has been running since March 2014. Two projects that were orginally tendered continue to benefit the residents of Central Jarrow these are: